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An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East
The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now, Lyse Doucet writes.

Iran downplays presumed Israeli attack but vows response to any 'decisive action'
World leaders have been repeating calls for de-escalation, after a reported Israeli strike on Iran.

Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia
The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.

UK's largest indoor arena opens with big plans
A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.

How Taylor Swift captured modern dating despair
From exes who wasted our time, to comfort-eating after a breakup. We've all been there and so has Swift.

Baby Reindeer star on 'role of a lifetime' in true crime drama
Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.

Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies
Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.

Three men killed in retail park car crash named
The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge.

Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.

American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47
Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.

An attack on women that has devastated Australia
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.

Scottish Greens to vote on SNP power-sharing deal
The Scottish Greens have called an EGM after the Scottish government ditched key climate change targets.

'People love my London Marathon costume - but animals are confused'
Runners taking part in the London Marathon have had to brave training in their fancy dress.

Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.

BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran
Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response
Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.

Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.

Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.

What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iran
There are competing claims about the scale of Friday's attack on the Isfahan region.

Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials say
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 London Marathon
Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon.

After hunt for impartiality, who are the 12 Trump jurors?
The five women and seven men make up a highly educated group who will deliberate on the case.

Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade
The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much more lax.

The Papers: 'World waits on Iran' and Sunak gets tough on benefits
The newspapers join the world in watching and wondering how Israel and Iran will respond to each other's attacks.

From WhatsApp to Greggs - why is tech going down more?
Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.

Everything we know about Quentin Tarantino's 10th and final film
The influential director has reportedly scrapped the idea for his 10th film and gone back to the drawing board.

Disasters, dancers and a Duke: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Chess master plays 58 hours straight in Times Square to beat marathon record
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.

Some Wales roads to revert to 30mph after backlash
Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash.

App to cut EU border queues won't be ready in time
An EU-developed app to ease predicted queues under a new border system will not be ready in time, says Eurostar boss.

Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march.

BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train
Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.

How 500 from island of Newfoundland ended up on same cruise by coincidence
The residents of the Atlantic Canadian province chased the same good deal online without prior planning.

Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine
Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

Watch: Scottish Cup - Kuhn slots Celtic level against Aberdeen
Watch live BBC One Scotland coverage, listen to Sportsound commentary and follow live text updates as Scottish Cup holders Celtic meet Aberdeen in the semi-finals.

EFL: Leicester 1-0 West Brom - Ndidi gives Foxes lead against run of play
Follow live text updates from the EFL, starting with West Brom's trip to Leicester City in today's early Championship kick-off.

Women's Champions League: Barcelona 0-0 Chelsea - semi-final first leg under way
Listen to live commentary as Barcelona host Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League.

WSL: Liverpool lead bottom side Bristol City 1-0
Follow live text updates & commentary as Bristol City face Liverpool in the Women's Super League.

13 Times Taylor Swift Made History
From dizzying records to becoming a billionaire: we're bringing up Taylor Swift's history.

(De?) Escalation in the Middle East
US calls for calm between Israel and Iran

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.

Childcare shortage worsens as costs rise – report
Fewer than a third of councils in all areas have enough spaces for children under two, a charity finds.

Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.

Mum wishing son's life away in free childcare wait
Alex McGinn is waiting for her son to turn three so he qualifies for 30 hours of free childcare.

Three men killed in retail park car crash identified
The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge.

Closure of four rural primary schools postponed
One of the schools has just 13 pupils – the minimum needed for a rural primary school is 105.

Scottish Greens to vote on SNP power-sharing deal after climate target ditched
The Scottish Greens have called an EGM after the Scottish government ditched key climate change targets.

Welsh ministers 'put hands up' over 20mph rule
Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash.

Al Jazeera

Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops.

Iran vs Israel: Deterrence, drama or distraction?
In the flurry of headlines about Iran’s retaliation against Israel, the Gaza story takes a hit.

Max Azzarello, man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court, dies
Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as 'sort of a conspiracy theorist'.

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes.

US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia
The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.

Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day
Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June 2 polls.

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar.

Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world?
Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.

Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk
Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act are an improvement but remaining provisions can still be used to target journalists.

‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid
Sixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786
As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments.

What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?
Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.

‘When will our good days come?’ The Mumbai cook voting in India’s election
‘When all the money the politicians promise reaches our bank accounts, that’s when I will believe them,’ she says.

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media
Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested.

Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum
President Daniel Noboa aims to rally support for a military crackdown on gang violence as he considers reelection.

What’s the solution to the rising tensions between Israel and Iran?
The United States says it was warned in advance of the Israeli drone strike on Iran.

Over 100 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at US university
Police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered at Columbia University’s campus in New York City.

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages
Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after decades of conflict.

Strikes on Iran: Can one demand ‘restraint’ while funding Israel?
Biden calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran-Israel showdown while hurling money at the most unrestrained actor in equation.

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse
A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Donald Trump's criminal trial.

West Africa’s Sahel becoming a drug trafficking corridor, UN warns
Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region, according to a UN report.

Croatia’s top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister
Constitutional Court says Zoran Milanovic cannot take up PM post because he did not first step down as president.

Man sets himself on fire outside of Trump’s New York hush-money trial
US emergency crews doused the flames and took the man away on stretcher. He remains in critical condition.

US policy is leading to a wider war: Jeffrey Sachs on Middle East tensions
Marc Lamont Hill discusses US policy in the Middle East and the risks of escalation with renowned scholar Jeffrey Sachs.

What we know so far about drone attack on Iran
Iranian anti-aircraft systems have shot down suspected drones near a military base in Isfahan.

Global Times

Nation to hold 'Invest China' event amid slew of measures to draw foreign investment

China advocates for global EV cooperation, rejects protectionism amid reported US-EU restriction measures

US' intensified crackdown on China only slows down own industrial development: experts

Exclusive: Improvement in China-Australia bilateral relationship gives businesses greater confidence about seizing trade, investment opportunities: AustCham

Celebrating spring

Chinese private rocket company readies 'Falcon 9 equivalent' for maiden flight

HK officials, lawmakers confront West's attacks on Article 23 legislation, ready to fight back

MSS publicizes typical case to remind public of overseas cyber ransom attacks

Blinken claiming that China is spreading disinformation is in itself disinformation: Chinese FM

Seal cutting stamps

Foreign experts hail China's democracy path; 'inspiring for other developing countries'

China to do utmost to restore peace in Gaza: FM spokesperson

China launches Queqiao-2 as key relay communication platform for future lunar missions

Power of the sun

Newly added undergraduate majors including national security studies better serve national strategy

'Tigers' in financial, medical sectors successively toppled

China firmly opposes Taiwan politician's official contacts with Czech: Chinese FM

GT investigates: Boeing incidents spotlight chronic woes and systemic problems in US manufacturing sector

GT investigates: US State Department's support for Manila full of contradictions, serves to further militarize South China Sea

China's former anti-terrorism official under probe

Iceland in state of emergency

New Gaza cease-fire talks 'more likely to yield results' due to the practical needs

SpaceX's spy satellite network deal a major step toward 'space militarization,' poses new threat to global security: experts

Policing cooperation agreement between China and Fiji restored

All suspects apprehended in the case of 13-y-o boy killed by classmates: authority

Brain-computer interface technology rapidly evolves in China, expected to form a new quality productive force

No departures

Trilateral summit suggests Manila intensifying collusion with US, Japan to further complicate S.China Sea issues: expert

EU's AI law tackles potential risks, 'could add costs for tech companies entering EU market'

UK's 'China hawks' ruin efforts to reset ties as it weighs curbs on Chinese official visas

GraphicAnalysis: New quality productive forces: A key economic driver

China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative maintains firm anti-corruption stance despite Western smears

Reported UK attempt to break 'dependence' on China for key minerals impracticable: experts

China, Australia make steady progress in addressing wine trade dispute

Exporting vehicles

Xiconomics in Practice: Xi puts new quality productive forces at front and center in China's economic agenda

Sharing the facts

China's job market sees high demand for AI, big data talent: minister

US attempts to crack down on any industry that boosts Xinjiang's prosperity: national lawmaker

Chinese military aims to boost strategic capabilities in emerging areas such as AI, unmanned tech

HK, Macao, Chinese mainland could launch multi-stop, culture-themed travel products to boost inbound tourism: political advisor

GT investigates: Why Philippine maritime zones act is an 'egregious bill' that will only aggravate tensions in South China Sea

Shanghai-based ZPMC says cargo cranes don't pose cybersecurity risk at US ports

Opposition to secessionism the prevailing public sentiment in Taiwan region: lawmakers, political advisors

A panorama of the future of Chinese society mirrored in proposals, motions in two sessions

Severe losses

Chinese community organizations in Montreal sue Royal Canadian Mounted Police for defamation

Houthi attacks in Red Sea reports first fatalities as regional conflict escalates

Profitable tomato-picking

China's foreign trade off to robust start in first two months, expanding 8.7%